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Thursday, 4 March 2010

Khichdi (rice with lentils)

Khichdi-A glutonous porridge type of rice dish made with short grain rice and lentils.It is a hearty gujarati comfort food which is served with spinach or aubergine curry, kadhi (yoghurt soup)and rotla(millet rotis).

1.Wash the rice and dhal and place in a deep saucepan .2.Add the water and the salt and turmeric.3.Leave to soak for 1 hour4.After 1 hour bring the rice and dhal mixture to boil, once boiling,turn the heat to the lowest setting cover the pan and leave to simmer for about 25 minutes5.The khichdi is ready when all the water is absorbed ,it should be glutonous and soft and sticky.6.While khichdi is still hot mix throughly and add a dollop of butter or ghee before serving.

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